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New Fellow Process

Candidate Nomination Deadline: May 15, 2018

The International College of Dentists is a leading honorary dental organization dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and the continued progress of the profession of dentistry for the benefit of all humankind. Any member in good standing may "Sponsor" a dentist within the USA Section for Fellowship through the Constituent Chapter/State in which the candidate resides.

Per our Bylaws, prerequisites to Fellowship are:

A member in good standing in the American Dental Association, and will maintain membership.

A graduate of a recognized dental school and a member of the dental profession for a minimum of five years.

The Deputy Regent submits candidate names to the screening committee for the purpose of determining if the candidates should be recognized for their integrity; for honesty of purpose; for outstanding knowledge of the needs of the profession; for strict adherence to the code of ethics; for fairness in disseminating professional knowledge to others; for good standing in the community, in the local, state, or national dental society; for personal contribution to the advancement of the scientific knowledge of the profession; for generosity and their benevolence to their fellow practitioners and patients; and for all other noble qualities required of a professional person. Upon receiving a favorable response, the process may continue.